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Review by climbhigher

Good Features
 These screws start exceptionally well the teeth just bite into the ice. The knobs allow faster screwing ability then the regular express screws but not the fastest out there. The 5 lengths of the screw are nice which gives you many options depending on your type of climbing area. They are fairly light weight for their length compared to some of the more complex screw models out there.

Bad Features
 Other screws will get into the ice quicker then these screws, the knob is slightly hard to grasp while wearing gloves. That may be alleviated with the introduction of the new model we will see. The small clip in hole is also a pain sometimes.

Recommended Alternatives
 Grivel 360 will give you a nicer handle and more advantage when placing those long screws.
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From REI:
Often regarded as one of the fastest and most easily placed ice screws around, the Black Diamond Express ice screw just got even better.
  • Redesigned tooth geometry bites into ice for quick and easy placement
  • New, large crank knob is easier to grab than on previous models yet still offers uninterrupted 360° motion without the use of an ice tool
  • Foldable, color-coded crank provides quick length identification
  • New stainless-steel hanger is lighter than previous models, won't rust and reduces melt-out on sunny routes
  • Large second clip-in point helps manage belay organization
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Average Review: 4.33

Cred: 566
Review by climbhigher

Good Features
 These screws start exceptionally well the teeth just bite into the ice. The knobs allow faster screwing ability then the regular express screws but not the fastest out there. The 5 lengths of the screw are nice which gives you many options depending on your type of climbing area. They are fairly light weight for their length compared to some of the more complex screw models out there.

Bad Features
 Other screws will get into the ice quicker then these screws, the knob is slightly hard to grasp while wearing gloves. That may be alleviated with the introduction of the new model we will see. The small clip in hole is also a pain sometimes.

Recommended Alternatives
 Grivel 360 will give you a nicer handle and more advantage when placing those long screws.
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Cred: 177
Review by Keese

Good Features
 They rack well, they burn into ice, and they are great. And that was the old version of them. The newer (white hangers) seem to be that much better. The screw of choice for most ice climbers. Not quite as easy to get in as Grivels but much better racking. Also bruised hands have been known to result from banging the hanger around that last turn.
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Cred: 47
Review by fb_79302166

Good Features
 AMAZING!!! Quick start, quick screw, minimal cracking.
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Review by fb_569002937

Good Features
 Like the Camalots, every ice climber should have a few of these in their quiver....
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Cred: 37
Review by fb_43800727

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 buy grivel over these
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Cred: 126
Review by fb_627344676

Good Features
 Sweet screws. quick and dirty.
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From REI:
Often regarded as one of the fastest and most easily placed ice screws around, the Black Diamond Express ice screw just got even better.
  • Redesigned tooth geometry bites into ice for quick and easy placement
  • New, large crank knob is easier to grab than on previous models yet still offers uninterrupted 360° motion without the use of an ice tool
  • Foldable, color-coded crank provides quick length identification
  • New stainless-steel hanger is lighter than previous models, won't rust and reduces melt-out on sunny routes
  • Large second clip-in point helps manage belay organization
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From Mountain Gear:
The Black Diamond Express Ice Screw requires less placement effort, thanks to highly polished, smooth interior surfaces and finely tuned thread geometry. The double-clip hanger offers convenience at belays and has a foldable, speed-drive handle for fast placements.
Features:
  • Patented taper and patented retractable knobs allow for quick, uninterrupted motion during placement

Specifications:
  • Screw Strength : 10 kN
  • Hanger Strength: 22 kN
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From Backcountry:
The Black Diamond Express Ice Screws' unique taper reduces ice fracturing and eases placements. A large crank knob takes less fine motor skills to use than a small one, so you can place the Express Ice Screw when you're pumped like crazy and really need it. Black Diamond uses a stainless steel hanger to eliminate rusting and decrease sun-induced melt-out. Two carabiner holes make sketchy hanging belays easy to set up.
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